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How did Middlesbrough and Watford perform?

Middlesbrough and Watford Match Stats

Middlesbrough and Watford Lineups
Middlesbrough
4-4-2
Watford
4-2-3-1Middlesbrough and Watford Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
Championship Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry |
26 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 57-29 | 28 | 52 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough |
26 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 37-26 | 11 | 46 |
| 3 | Ipswich |
25 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 42-24 | 18 | 44 |
| 4 | Preston |
26 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 36-25 | 11 | 43 |
| 5 | Millwall |
26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 29-33 | -4 | 43 |
| 6 | Watford |
25 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 37-29 | 8 | 41 |
| 7 | Hull |
25 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 40-38 | 2 | 41 |
| 8 | Stoke |
26 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 32-23 | 9 | 40 |
| 9 | Wrexham |
26 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 38-32 | 6 | 40 |
| 10 | Bristol City |
26 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 38-29 | 9 | 39 |
| 11 | QPR |
26 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 38-39 | -1 | 38 |
| 12 | Leicester |
26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 37-38 | -1 | 37 |
| 13 | Derby |
26 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 35-35 | 0 | 35 |
| 14 | Birmingham |
26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 35-36 | -1 | 34 |
| 15 | Southampton |
26 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 38-38 | 0 | 33 |
| 16 | Sheffield Utd |
25 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 36-38 | -2 | 32 |
| 17 | Swansea |
26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 27-33 | -6 | 32 |
| 18 | West Brom |
26 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 29-35 | -6 | 31 |
| 19 | Charlton |
25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 25-32 | -7 | 29 |
| 20 | Blackburn |
25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 24-30 | -6 | 28 |
| 21 | Portsmouth |
24 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 21-35 | -14 | 25 |
| 22 | Norwich |
26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 28-39 | -11 | 24 |
| 23 | Oxford Utd |
25 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 25-35 | -10 | 22 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed |
25 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 18-51 | -33 | -7 |
Qualification/Relegation
Middlesbrough vs Watford Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2025-02-15
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Middlesbrough faced off against Watford at Riverside Stadium (Middlesbrough). The Championship fixture, contested on February 15, 2025, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, Middlesbrough were sitting in 2nd place with 46 points. Their campaign has seen 13 wins and 7 draws, leaving them with a record of 6 losses.
Watford, sitting in 6th with 41 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 11 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 7 Championship meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Middlesbrough have secured 3 wins.
However, Watford have proven to be tough opponents, winning 4 times. There have been 0 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 4 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 5 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
Recent Matches of Middlesbrough
- Middlesbrough 4-0 Southampton (Championship, Jan 04, 2026)
- Derby 1-0 Middlesbrough (Championship, Jan 01, 2026)
- Middlesbrough 0-1 Hull (Championship, Dec 29, 2025)
- Middlesbrough 0-0 Blackburn (Championship, Dec 26, 2025)
- Bristol City 2-0 Middlesbrough (Championship, Dec 20, 2025)
- Middlesbrough 3-1 QPR (Championship, Dec 13, 2025)
- Charlton 1-2 Middlesbrough (Championship, Dec 09, 2025)
- Hull 1-4 Middlesbrough (Championship, Dec 05, 2025)
- Middlesbrough 2-1 Derby (Championship, Nov 29, 2025)
Recent Matches of Watford
- Watford 3-0 Birmingham (Championship, Jan 01, 2026)
- Norwich 0-1 Watford (Championship, Dec 29, 2025)
- Leicester 1-2 Watford (Championship, Dec 26, 2025)
- Watford 1-0 Stoke (Championship, Dec 20, 2025)
- Wrexham 2-2 Watford (Championship, Dec 13, 2025)
- Watford 1-1 Sheffield Wed (Championship, Dec 09, 2025)
- Watford 3-2 Norwich (Championship, Dec 06, 2025)
- Birmingham 2-1 Watford (Championship, Dec 01, 2025)
- Watford 1-1 Preston (Championship, Nov 25, 2025)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Middlesbrough vs Watford clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.

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